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Gateway International Bridge to close for weekend due to Mexican presidential visit

The Gateway International Bridge will close at 11:59 p.m. Friday through Monday at 5 p.m. due to a presidential visit in Matamoros, according to the city of Brownsville.

Alleged Marine Corps deserter arrested at Brownsville bridge

A man was arrested Thursday at the Gateway International Bridge after sheriff deputies found out he had an outstanding warrant for his desertion from the United States Marine Corps. 

Mexican national nabbed in Brownsville gets 6 years for child porn

A Mexican national attempting to enter the United States through the B&M International Bridge was arrested after authorities discovered over 400 videos and images of child sexual abuse material, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas.

Former VP nominee Sen. Kaine in RGV to talk fentanyl interdiction

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) held an information news conference Thursday across the street from Gateway International Bridge to discuss interdiction efforts by U.S. authorities to stem the flow of fentanyl from Mexico.

Brownsville woman arrested for trying to smuggle Mexican spider monkey

A Brownsville woman is under arrest after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers determined she was trying to smuggle a Mexican spider monkey into the country.

Trio accused of smuggling psychedelic drug into the U.S.

Three U.S. citizens will remain in federal custody after trying to cross more than 200 pounds of a psychedelic drug into the United States.

Protest prompts closure of Gateway International Bridge

Federal authorities are reporting that the Gateway Bridge between Matamoros and Brownsville has been closed due to a protest.

Trevino: Bridge timeline shortened; Gateway renovation to expand capacity

The renovation of Cameron County’s Gateway International Bridge was initially expected to take 10 years to complete, if it ever received funding, though now...

Brownsville’s Gateway Bridge to undergo $100M renovation

Over $100 million will be poured into a modernization project to update Brownsville’s Gateway International Bridge, the U.S. General Services Administration announced Friday. The improvements...

Nearly $2 million in drugs seized at Brownsville bridges

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly two million dollars in illegal drugs over several days. The first seizure took place on Sunday, Jan....